El Zorro Warrnambool freight
September 26, 2008
Between April and October 2008 El Zorro opereated the Warrnambool freight, carrying containers between Melbourne and the Westvic depot in Warrnambool, usually running Monday through Friday. The train length is constrained by short crossing loops and often runs during the day on the down trip due to pathing issues beyond Geelong
Endeavour and Xplorer railcar transfers to Bombardier Dandenong
February 26, 2010
The Endeavour and Xplorer railcars are operated by CityRail and CountryLink in New South Wales. Originally built at Dandenong in Victoria, in 2007/08 they have been undergoing a refurbishment program at the same plant. To transfer the cars they are gauge converted from standard to broad at South Dynon, then hauled as unbraked wagons down to Dandenong. These transfer trains are being run by Pacific National depot at Geelong, with extra wagons for braking purposes which are stored at North Geelong Yard between runs
End to End, Collingwood
Best known for the trio of Hitachi trains located on the rooftop, 'End to End' is a three story development located at 48 Easey Street, Collingwood. Easey's Burgers is located in one of the trains.
ETM devices
April 28, 2017
ETM -> 'End of Train Marker' devices are on modern trains used instead of a guards van. Simple types are just a flashing lamp, while fancier devices connect to the brake pipe, and report the air pressure via radio back to a display unit in the cab
Evacuating a failed V/Line train at Albion, November 2015
November 26, 2015
On November 26, 2015 a down Bendigo train failed outside Albion station, blocking the Sunbury line for hours. Eventually the V/Line train was limped into the platform at Albion, allowing passenger to wait for buses, with the suburban train behind being eventually evacuated as well
Failing infrastructure at Southern Cross Station
November 29, 2018
Southern Cross Station was only finished a decade ago, but the building is already starting to fall apart
Failing rail infrastructure of Melbourne
December 10, 2018
Melbourne's railway network is held together with bubblegum and duct tape - here are examples of the way that it is falling apart.
Farewell Hitachi Train Tour, April 2014
April 12, 2014
On April 12, 2014 the Elecrail division of Steamrail ran a Farewell Hitachi Train Tour around the Melbourne suburbs with 288M-1979T-287M + 274M-1909T-273M. Starting at Craigieburn, the tour headed into the city via the Northern Loop, out to South Morang via the Clifton Hill Loop, then out to Sunbury and back via the Northern Loop, then finally back to Craigieburn.
Fire damaged Sprinter 7012, December 2016
April 08, 2017
On December 2, 2016 Sprinter 7012 caught fire at Seymour station, with a fault in the electrical cabinet believed to be the cause. The damaged train was transferred to Melbourne the next day.
First day of VLocity operations - Ballarat line launch
December 22, 2005
December 22nd 2005 was the entry of V/Line's new VLocity trains into revenue service. I managed to catch the 1406 service to Ballarat, and the 1629 service from Ballarat. In this collection I've got pictures of the VLocity arriving at Southern Cross Station, for the first time with paying passengers on board, as well as the services that I travelled on.
First VLocity Services to Geelong
February 03, 2006
On February 3, 2006 the first revenue VLocity services operated to Geelong
Flemington Racecourse line
May 19, 2012
The Flemington Racecourse line is a short branch off the Broadmeadows line in the inner north-west of Melbourne. It is used for special events at the Flemington racecourse and the showgrounds.
Flinders Street Station
November 21, 2018
Flinders Street Station is the main suburban train station for Melbourne, Victoria
Flinders Street Station upgrade
December 06, 2018
In February 2015, the State Government announced a $100 million investment to repair the exterior of the station’s administration building as well as improve access and facilities for commuters. Work started in late 2015 and is due for completion in 2018.
Flinders Street Viaduct
October 19, 2018
The Flinders Street Viaduct is made up of six tracks of varying ages, linking Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross Station and forming the main link between the eastern and western parts of the Victorian rail network.
Footbridges between Flinders Street and Richmond
February 12, 2013
Between Flinders Street Station and Richmond a number of footbridges cross the rail corridor.
Free Tram Zone
December 03, 2018
In the lead up to the 2014 Victorian state election, Denis Napthine promised to make tram travel free in the Melbourne CBD. The Liberal Government lost the election, but the Labor Party matched the promise, so in January 2015 PTV had to spend a bucketload of money promoting something that cost them even more money.
Free Victorian rail travel, January 2009
January 30, 2009
Following a week of train cancelations due to extreme heat, the Stage Government declared that January 30, 2009 would be a day of free travel for train passengers.
Freight around metropolitan Adelaide
December 07, 2011
Freight trains around suburban Adelaide: the arrive from the north and east, and head for Dry Creek and the Lefevre Peninsula. The majority are standard gauge, the exception being the broad gauge Penrice stone train.
Freight in the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty
December 05, 2011
Freight action headed west from Adelaide, headed up the hills and east towards Victoria.
Freight west from Adelaide
December 03, 2011
Freight trains headed west across the plains from Adelaide bound for Perth and Darwin. With no low bridges or tunnels, there is nothing stopping double stack containers and high cube boxvans from operating.
Furlong Main level crossing removal project
December 08, 2018
In 2014 work commenced on the grade separation of the Main Road level crossing at St Albans station, with the Ginifer Road level crossing at Ginifer station later being added to the project scope.
Galvin train crash, August 2014
November 18, 2014
On August 22 2014 an empty VLocity train (VL05-12-39, 7 cars) ran into the rear of a Metro Trains service between Galvin and Paisley on the Werribee line.
Gauge converting PHAY wagons
February 16, 2017
In December 2016 Qube Logistics obtained a number of PHAY hopper wagons from South Australia for use on the Apex quarry train in Victoria. Originally running on standard gauge, bogies from WGSY grain wagons were used to convert them to broad gauge. Additional wagons arrived in February 2017.
Geelong - Ballarat Railway 150th
April 10, 2012
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Geelong Ballarat rail line opening, a special charter train ran from Geelong to Ballarat and return on 10th April 2012. Steamrail's T364 led the train, which included carriages 1BCE, 3ABE and 7ABE
Geelong broad gauge freight
November 27, 2018
Miscellaneous broad gauge freight around Geelong - there is stuff all these days
Geelong buses
CDC Geelong (formerly Benders Busways) and McHarry's Buslines operate the bus services in Geelong, Victoria
Geelong football specials 2006
August 13, 2006
During the 2006 AFL season V/Line ran a number of push-pull P class trains from Geelong to carry Cats fans to the bigger games in Melbourne
Geelong football specials 2007
September 22, 2007
Geelong won against Port Adelaide in the 2007 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. V/Line specials for Geelong Cats fans, including many push-pull P class operated trains, and a special headboard for grand final day
Geelong football specials 2008
September 27, 2008
Geelong lost to Hawthorn in the 2008 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. V/Line specials for Geelong Cats fans included many push-pull P class operated trains, and a special headboard for grand final day.
Geelong football specials 2009
September 26, 2009
Geelong won against St Kilda in the 2009 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. The V/Line football specials on the Geelong line were a mix of P class hauled single push-pull sets, and N class hauled seven car long N sets
Geelong football specials 2010
June 12, 2010
During the 2010 AFL season V/Line ran a number of push-pull P class trains from Geelong to carry Cats fans to the bigger games in Melbourne
Geelong football specials 2011
October 01, 2011
Geelong won against Collingwood in the 2011 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. The V/Line football specials on the Geelong line were mostly VLocity sets, with only a single push-pull train running for the occasion.
Geelong private carriages
July 19, 2007
South Geelong has a collection of carriages privately owned by a ground called 'Rail Experience' located at the down end of the station. In 2007 carriage BS203 was removed by road, with the rest of the carriages moved to Newport Workshops in 2012 to make room for an expanded car park at the station.
Geelong Rail 150
June 24, 2007
A collection of photos of the special trains that ran to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Geelong - Melbourne Railway. Locomotives included R761, R707, D3 658 and diesel T356.
Geelong region stations and infrastructure
July 24, 2018
The full selection of images is on my other site, Rail Geelong
Gemco Rail, South Dynon
October 20, 2018
Gemco Rail operates out of the former South Dynon carriage sheds where they maintain, repair and upgrade broad and standard gauge diesel locomotives for a variety of rail operators.
Gold Coast Light Rail
December 10, 2017
G:link, also known as the Gold Coast Light Rail, is a 13-kilometre long 16-station light rail system serving the Gold Coast in Queensland
Gold Coast Light Rail infrastructure
December 10, 2017
Infrastructure of the Gold Coast Light Rail, a 13-kilometre long 16-station light rail system serving the Gold Coast in Queensland
Goulburn Railway Workshops
April 02, 2017
Located in the city of Goulburn on the Main South line, the Railway Workshops are used by CFCLA to maintain their fleet of locomotives and wagons
Goulburn Valley stations and infrastructure
Railway stations and other infrastructure on the line north from Seymour towards Shepparton and Tocumwal.
Grange Road level crossing removal project
November 21, 2018
The level crossing on the Hurstbridge line at Grange Road in Alphington is being replaced by a rail under road bridge
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail operates the 'Indian Pacific' from Sydney to Perth, via Broken Hill and Adelaide.